She said: “It’s one of those things that as a woman, if you don’t laugh you have no sense of humour.

“But some things people think are jokes just really aren’t funny.

“When people make these comments, instead of looking at the merits of the people being appointed, I think it just shows we are nowhere close to treating men and women the same in politics.”

MP for Bolton South East Yasmin Qureshi added she thought Cllr Richardson’s comments reflected the views of many UKIP members.

She said: “Does he expect his fellow UKIP councillor to make tea for him when he’s in the town hall?

“It’s a shame that a councillor in my constituency has such an old-fashioned attitude towards women, but we should not be surprised as many UKIP members have been pretty derogatory about women over the years.

“It just shows how deep in its heart UKIP is a regressive party, full of misogynists and people with warped views.”

Cllr Richardson said it was “tough” if Ms Johnson found his comments offensive.

He added he believed the ministers were promoted on merit and would do “a brilliant job”.

The 68-year-old said: “I’m not sexist, I’m not racist — I don’t have an ‘ism’ in my body. I’m not that judgemental.

“People ought to get a sense of humour.

“The comment was tongue-in-cheek, and I posted it expecting my friends to give that kind of reaction.

“Am I suppose to completely change my attitude towards life when I become a councillor? I know when to be serious and when not to be serious. It was a joke. Some people found it funny, other people didn’t.

“In hindsight it was unwise, but I refuse to let go of my sense of humour and a joke in the context of comments by national commentators in the printed media and in the broadcast media suggested Cameron had only appointed the women as window dressing.

“If people were offended they don’t have a sense of humour, and I feel sorry for them. I’m not going to say my remark was offensive because it wasn’t intended as offensive and the vast majority of people won’t see it as offensive.”

Cllr Richardson was voted on to the council in May, with UKIP colleague Diane Parkinson, who is the official leader of the UKIP group in the council chamber.

The pair were the first UKIP councillors to be elected in Greater Manchester, taking seats from Labour and the Conservatives respectively.

Comments (76)

Yes Mrs Quereshi UKIP supporters do treat women terribly. I hear in parts of the country that they treat women like second class citizens and force them to cover their entire body in public, genitally mutilate them, pray in separate buildings, force them to marry strangers at a young age and have even been known to kill their own daughters in the name of family honour. Those Terrible UKIP people when will they stop the madness.

Or maybe it was just a joke!!!!!!!

Yes Mrs Quereshi UKIP supporters do treat women terribly. I hear in parts of the country that they treat women like second class citizens and force them to cover their entire body in public, genitally mutilate them, pray in separate buildings, force them to marry strangers at a young age and have even been known to kill their own daughters in the name of family honour. Those Terrible UKIP people when will they stop the madness.
Or maybe it was just a joke!!!!!!!What the Deuce!!

Steveg there are many parts of the world were jokes are a hanging offence. Cartoons in particular can result in death.

Fortunately, we live in a democracy . These are naff comments but really should be taken with a pinch of salt

Steveg there are many parts of the world were jokes are a hanging offence. Cartoons in particular can result in death.
Fortunately, we live in a democracy . These are naff comments but really should be taken with a pinch of saltSSMassive

Journalists and concerned major political parties clutching at straws of little substance to paint a controversial party as a 'bad egg' that no sensible, modern Brit should follow. Clearly a tongue-in-cheek joke to generate some banter. I actually find some of the comments by other politicians about misogyny comical

Journalists and concerned major political parties clutching at straws of little substance to paint a controversial party as a 'bad egg' that no sensible, modern Brit should follow. Clearly a tongue-in-cheek joke to generate some banter. I actually find some of the comments by other politicians about misogyny comicalChilliP

For gods sake he was having a joke, it seems people now just cant wait for a remark so they can be offended, but as far as the latest re-shuffle is concened it shouldnt matter what sex you are to be appointed in control of a department, what does matter is 'are they up to the task and have the right qualifications' if you have to have a percentage women, men, black, white etc then all you are doing is trying to be politically correct and therefore we all lose out as you wont have the best person for the job

For gods sake he was having a joke, it seems people now just cant wait for a remark so they can be offended, but as far as the latest re-shuffle is concened it shouldnt matter what sex you are to be appointed in control of a department, what does matter is 'are they up to the task and have the right qualifications' if you have to have a percentage women, men, black, white etc then all you are doing is trying to be politically correct and therefore we all lose out as you wont have the best person for the jobV Meldrew

A joke like this reflects banter in most work places in our country, often by woman. Come on mister get your pinny on etc. He clearly identified the statement as a joke, non story and actually made me consider changing to UKIP due to humour. Why are MPs serious over non stories but avoid big issues??

A joke like this reflects banter in most work places in our country, often by woman. Come on mister get your pinny on etc. He clearly identified the statement as a joke, non story and actually made me consider changing to UKIP due to humour. Why are MPs serious over non stories but avoid big issues??Blackrod

The comment was a bit of a daft one and shows the perils of putting comments on Facebook when you are an elected politician.

I think what makes it such an issue for him is that he sat there and typed it out and had plenty of opportunities to press delete and think better of it but decided to do it anyway.

At the end of the day, it is a tired, boring and not very original joke.

The comment was a bit of a daft one and shows the perils of putting comments on Facebook when you are an elected politician.
I think what makes it such an issue for him is that he sat there and typed it out and had plenty of opportunities to press delete and think better of it but decided to do it anyway.
At the end of the day, it is a tired, boring and not very original joke.IvanCamposHair

I don't see any issue. Jokes are jokes this was clearly tongue in cheek.
Some people will find it funny, and others won't, you can't please everybody. Why not find a woman who thinks it's funny instead of quoting sad old middle aged witches with no sense of humour? There's no backbone to the story that's why.

You don't hear headline news when women make jokes about men because nobody gives a flying fig!

I don't see any issue. Jokes are jokes this was clearly tongue in cheek.
Some people will find it funny, and others won't, you can't please everybody. Why not find a woman who thinks it's funny instead of quoting sad old middle aged witches with no sense of humour? There's no backbone to the story that's why.
You don't hear headline news when women make jokes about men because nobody gives a flying fig!mattaiuseire

Have you heard the one about ..... muslim staff in m&s refusing to sell alcohol.
whatever next?
christian staff in b&q refusing to sell wood and nails ? .... :-)

See that is what we call jokes in this country, but oh no it's not right anymore....give your heads a shake and get real.
Three cheers for UKIP :-)

Have you heard the one about ..... muslim staff in m&s refusing to sell alcohol.
whatever next?
christian staff in b&q refusing to sell wood and nails ? .... :-)
See that is what we call jokes in this country, but oh no it's not right anymore....give your heads a shake and get real.
Three cheers for UKIP :-)PERCYPILCHARD

mattaiuseire wrote:
I don't see any issue. Jokes are jokes this was clearly tongue in cheek.
Some people will find it funny, and others won't, you can't please everybody. Why not find a woman who thinks it's funny instead of quoting sad old middle aged witches with no sense of humour? There's no backbone to the story that's why.

You don't hear headline news when women make jokes about men because nobody gives a flying fig!

Right, I am a woman and I think it is funny , I also think that a lot of people are so busy being politicaly correct that they no longer have a sense of humour. Also think the joke about women having small feet is funny as well. Us women have nothing to prove anymore. After all we have had The Queen and Margaret Thatcher 2 great women who have done wonderfull jobs . What more can I say except that all the insecure stupid people need to get a life and stop finding fault with others.

[quote][p][bold]mattaiuseire[/bold] wrote:
I don't see any issue. Jokes are jokes this was clearly tongue in cheek.
Some people will find it funny, and others won't, you can't please everybody. Why not find a woman who thinks it's funny instead of quoting sad old middle aged witches with no sense of humour? There's no backbone to the story that's why.
You don't hear headline news when women make jokes about men because nobody gives a flying fig![/p][/quote]Right, I am a woman and I think it is funny , I also think that a lot of people are so busy being politicaly correct that they no longer have a sense of humour. Also think the joke about women having small feet is funny as well. Us women have nothing to prove anymore. After all we have had The Queen and Margaret Thatcher 2 great women who have done wonderfull jobs . What more can I say except that all the insecure stupid people need to get a life and stop finding fault with others.underwater

Don't worry too much Yasmin about a councillor making remarks in your constituency, you won't be represeniting us for much longer. As for Julie Hilling. If she is so easily offended she must have very little time for anything else. Joan Johnson the same applies to you, get a sense of humour from somewhere, even if you only borrow it.

Don't worry too much Yasmin about a councillor making remarks in your constituency, you won't be represeniting us for much longer. As for Julie Hilling. If she is so easily offended she must have very little time for anything else. Joan Johnson the same applies to you, get a sense of humour from somewhere, even if you only borrow it.Donkey Stone

Why are people so offended by his comments? I'm a female and I thought he was quite funny. Thanks to the PC brigade we're not allowed a sense of humour anymore. Can all the people that found this offensive please let me know what you actually do to have a laugh these days. I suspect the women that found it offensive suffer from the 'I'm a victim' syndrome. If these councillors got on with their jobs instead of dictating what the rest of us can say and think then our country would be a better place to live. And just for all the poor men that are constantly silenced by these women, you can take the mickey out of me if you want to. I can promise you I won't be offended, I'll have a good laugh about it. Lol

Why are people so offended by his comments? I'm a female and I thought he was quite funny. Thanks to the PC brigade we're not allowed a sense of humour anymore. Can all the people that found this offensive please let me know what you actually do to have a laugh these days. I suspect the women that found it offensive suffer from the 'I'm a victim' syndrome. If these councillors got on with their jobs instead of dictating what the rest of us can say and think then our country would be a better place to live. And just for all the poor men that are constantly silenced by these women, you can take the mickey out of me if you want to. I can promise you I won't be offended, I'll have a good laugh about it. LolColeygiz

This country is getting silly! Its a joke! get over it people! Thank God I work for a company where we find " politically correct" hilarious! I wear a headscarf, am the only Muslim etc and I wouldn't swap my job for the world. It is liberating not walking on egg shells all the time. And yes.. I voted UKIP. All the "Do-Gooders" need to go back in their cages and let us women..Muslims...gay
s etc fight our own battles.

This country is getting silly! Its a joke! get over it people! Thank God I work for a company where we find " politically correct" hilarious! I wear a headscarf, am the only Muslim etc and I wouldn't swap my job for the world. It is liberating not walking on egg shells all the time. And yes.. I voted UKIP. All the "Do-Gooders" need to go back in their cages and let us women..Muslims...gay
s etc fight our own battles.knowledgeiskey

I realise the national press, being entirely under the control of the Tories and the Labour Party will search out any story to try to mock UKIP by searching for irrelevant comments by individual members and to try to find any story that they can manipulate for political point scoring, so it's not really a surprise that a rag like the BEN will follow the same course.

"But UKIP’s Bolton chairman, Joan Johnson, said she was offended by Cllr Richardson’s remarks and was “very sad” about the post."

The chairman, Joan Johnson (I'm glad that the word 'chairman' was used rather than referring to people as a piece of wooden furniture) should have been more supportive of Paul, and not fallen into the trap set by the MPs.

It's a bit rich of Julie Hilling to make any complaint, having won the right to be an MP through being on a (very sexist) female only shortlist, and also of Yasmin Qureshi, only being an MP by virtue of being planted in a safe Labour seat in Bolton SE. At least Paul won his council seat fair and square.

I realise the national press, being entirely under the control of the Tories and the Labour Party will search out any story to try to mock UKIP by searching for irrelevant comments by individual members and to try to find any story that they can manipulate for political point scoring, so it's not really a surprise that a rag like the BEN will follow the same course.
"But UKIP’s Bolton chairman, Joan Johnson, said she was offended by Cllr Richardson’s remarks and was “very sad” about the post."
The chairman, Joan Johnson (I'm glad that the word 'chairman' was used rather than referring to people as a piece of wooden furniture) should have been more supportive of Paul, and not fallen into the trap set by the MPs.
It's a bit rich of Julie Hilling to make any complaint, having won the right to be an MP through being on a (very sexist) female only shortlist, and also of Yasmin Qureshi, only being an MP by virtue of being planted in a safe Labour seat in Bolton SE. At least Paul won his council seat fair and square.Peter Lanky

knowledgeiskey wrote:
This country is getting silly! Its a joke! get over it people! Thank God I work for a company where we find &quot; politically correct" hilarious! I wear a headscarf, am the only Muslim etc and I wouldn't swap my job for the world. It is liberating not walking on egg shells all the time. And yes.. I voted UKIP. All the "Do-Gooders" need to go back in their cages and let us women..Muslims...gay

s etc fight our own battles.

Well said

[quote][p][bold]knowledgeiskey[/bold] wrote:
This country is getting silly! Its a joke! get over it people! Thank God I work for a company where we find " politically correct" hilarious! I wear a headscarf, am the only Muslim etc and I wouldn't swap my job for the world. It is liberating not walking on egg shells all the time. And yes.. I voted UKIP. All the "Do-Gooders" need to go back in their cages and let us women..Muslims...gay
s etc fight our own battles.[/p][/quote]Well saidColeygiz

mattaiuseire wrote:
I don't see any issue. Jokes are jokes this was clearly tongue in cheek.
Some people will find it funny, and others won't, you can't please everybody. Why not find a woman who thinks it's funny instead of quoting sad old middle aged witches with no sense of humour? There's no backbone to the story that's why.

You don't hear headline news when women make jokes about men because nobody gives a flying fig!

Right, I am a woman and I think it is funny , I also think that a lot of people are so busy being politicaly correct that they no longer have a sense of humour. Also think the joke about women having small feet is funny as well. Us women have nothing to prove anymore. After all we have had The Queen and Margaret Thatcher 2 great women who have done wonderfull jobs . What more can I say except that all the insecure stupid people need to get a life and stop finding fault with others.

This woman seconds that! Some people need to lighten up.

[quote][p][bold]underwater[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mattaiuseire[/bold] wrote:
I don't see any issue. Jokes are jokes this was clearly tongue in cheek.
Some people will find it funny, and others won't, you can't please everybody. Why not find a woman who thinks it's funny instead of quoting sad old middle aged witches with no sense of humour? There's no backbone to the story that's why.
You don't hear headline news when women make jokes about men because nobody gives a flying fig![/p][/quote]Right, I am a woman and I think it is funny , I also think that a lot of people are so busy being politicaly correct that they no longer have a sense of humour. Also think the joke about women having small feet is funny as well. Us women have nothing to prove anymore. After all we have had The Queen and Margaret Thatcher 2 great women who have done wonderfull jobs . What more can I say except that all the insecure stupid people need to get a life and stop finding fault with others.[/p][/quote]This woman seconds that! Some people need to lighten up.Cakelly

It was just a flippant comment, a joke, get over it. This is how politics end up causing wars, over re-action. I am a woman and I am not offended, how many times ladies have we made jokes at a man's expense? We have all done it, but men just laugh it off. This is just like being back in the school playground. Some people just like to have something to argue or gripe about.

It was just a flippant comment, a joke, get over it. This is how politics end up causing wars, over re-action. I am a woman and I am not offended, how many times ladies have we made jokes at a man's expense? We have all done it, but men just laugh it off. This is just like being back in the school playground. Some people just like to have something to argue or gripe about.Albinosupport

chris25 wrote:
All i can say is if people that that comment offensive they have lived a very sheltered life .

will just rectify my comment .All i can say is if people find this comment offensive they have lived a very sheltered life .

[quote][p][bold]chris25[/bold] wrote:
All i can say is if people that that comment offensive they have lived a very sheltered life .[/p][/quote]will just rectify my comment .All i can say is if people find this comment offensive they have lived a very sheltered life .chris25

If people who are found guilty of an offence committed years ago and are sentenced as they would have been then, then his comments should be regarded in the same manner considering his age, he is of the old school.
I myself cannot keep up with whats considered 'ok and not ok' to say at this present time, on the other hand my wife filled a job application form in the other day and one of the questions was "are you the same sex now as when you were born" what the hell is happening for christs sake.
If my grandad was still with us he would have to keep his gob shut all the time "bless him"

If people who are found guilty of an offence committed years ago and are sentenced as they would have been then, then his comments should be regarded in the same manner considering his age, he is of the old school.
I myself cannot keep up with whats considered 'ok and not ok' to say at this present time, on the other hand my wife filled a job application form in the other day and one of the questions was "are you the same sex now as when you were born" what the hell is happening for christs sake.
If my grandad was still with us he would have to keep his gob shut all the time "bless him"V Meldrew

silly story, made even more silly by the people who are offended by it, from the equality when it suits brigade.

People are dying all over the planet from war etc. and members of this crappy island we call home are upset about one man's sense of humour.

silly story, made even more silly by the people who are offended by it, from the equality when it suits brigade.
People are dying all over the planet from war etc. and members of this crappy island we call home are upset about one man's sense of humour.JustBecause

The saddest thing about this is his "boss" didn't support him but jumped ship as you would expect any labour or tory party chairman would. I thought UKIP was different, obviously not.
The people of this country want change not more of the same, we are sick of being talked down to, rode roughshod over when we have a valid opinion on things like immigration ,pc correctness etc. .We are tired of the miserable blame finding politicians who jump on any passing band waggon assuming constantly we the voting public are a bunch of morons. We may be slow to anger but we are getting there, tick tick tick tick tick tick tick!!!

The saddest thing about this is his "boss" didn't support him but jumped ship as you would expect any labour or tory party chairman would. I thought UKIP was different, obviously not.
The people of this country want change not more of the same, we are sick of being talked down to, rode roughshod over when we have a valid opinion on things like immigration ,pc correctness etc. .We are tired of the miserable blame finding politicians who jump on any passing band waggon assuming constantly we the voting public are a bunch of morons. We may be slow to anger but we are getting there, tick tick tick tick tick tick tick!!!cliff4treasurer

if our so called politicians spent more time representing the concerns of their electorate like Paul Richardson appears to be doing already in his short time in office, rather than running about bickering at each other and being so "Politically correct" then perhaps we would get more done and a more cohesive approach to the many local issues that concern so many of us. Sadly because of the party Paul has chosen to stand under he is subject to those from other parties extreme scrutiny and criticism and they will take every opportunity to attack. Its about time that humour was back on the agenda at all levels then perhaps there would be less anger and backbiting both locally and throughout the whole world!!

if our so called politicians spent more time representing the concerns of their electorate like Paul Richardson appears to be doing already in his short time in office, rather than running about bickering at each other and being so "Politically correct" then perhaps we would get more done and a more cohesive approach to the many local issues that concern so many of us. Sadly because of the party Paul has chosen to stand under he is subject to those from other parties extreme scrutiny and criticism and they will take every opportunity to attack. Its about time that humour was back on the agenda at all levels then perhaps there would be less anger and backbiting both locally and throughout the whole world!!Undetectableman

The politicians love this... Slowly getting angry and hopefully fighting against other communities within our community, rather than them. Divide and rule.... it's a plot they've used for centuries. The news is mostly, fabricated propaganda designed to make us think they are our side, when really, they would just love us all to go around killing each other....!! Just look at the news regarding Gaza strip and tell me it's not biased. The Jews feature heavily in the American government and the financial institutions etc. The Gaza strip is being battered by Israel and we are powerless to defend them. The news is designed to make us think that they are doing the right thing on our behalfs. All they are doing is making everyone angrier and angrier by churning out their one-sided stories and their outright lies. We need UKIP like we need a hole in the head. Get real. Live harmoniously in your community and stop believing the **** that's being thrown at you via the media, is what I say.

The politicians love this... Slowly getting angry and hopefully fighting against other communities within our community, rather than them. Divide and rule.... it's a plot they've used for centuries. The news is mostly, fabricated propaganda designed to make us think they are our side, when really, they would just love us all to go around killing each other....!! Just look at the news regarding Gaza strip and tell me it's not biased. The Jews feature heavily in the American government and the financial institutions etc. The Gaza strip is being battered by Israel and we are powerless to defend them. The news is designed to make us think that they are doing the right thing on our behalfs. All they are doing is making everyone angrier and angrier by churning out their one-sided stories and their outright lies. We need UKIP like we need a hole in the head. Get real. Live harmoniously in your community and stop believing the **** that's being thrown at you via the media, is what I say.PJ Minshull

Think people need to lighten up a little. Why do some find it difficult to recognise a joke? Aren't politicians allowed a sense of humour these days? Things are bordering on the ridiculous and for the record I am a woman. Now I've made my point I'd better get back to doing those dishes.

Think people need to lighten up a little. Why do some find it difficult to recognise a joke? Aren't politicians allowed a sense of humour these days? Things are bordering on the ridiculous and for the record I am a woman. Now I've made my point I'd better get back to doing those dishes.jus' visitin

Can anyone tell me why my comment was removed as it was clean, no swearing and defamatory remarks about the UKIP councillor. In fact IvanCamposHair was almost a direct copy of what I said!!!!

Can anyone tell me why my comment was removed as it was clean, no swearing and defamatory remarks about the UKIP councillor. In fact IvanCamposHair was almost a direct copy of what I said!!!!nigella farrage

Or is it a case yet again, of a UKIP member not liking what has been written and moans until they get their own way - I am surprised the police were not called in by Paul Richardson considering some comments were definitely anti-UKIP!

Or is it a case yet again, of a UKIP member not liking what has been written and moans until they get their own way - I am surprised the police were not called in by Paul Richardson considering some comments were definitely anti-UKIP!nigella farrage

He wrote: “Cameron promotes more women to the Cabinet. Well, they can take it in turns to make the tea — only joking!”
What, Cllr Paul Richardson talking about tea?
Oh I must send him a pressie:
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee and Tea - kindle edition
That will do nicely :-)

He wrote: “Cameron promotes more women to the Cabinet. Well, they can take it in turns to make the tea — only joking!”
What, Cllr Paul Richardson talking about tea?
Oh I must send him a pressie:
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee and Tea - kindle edition
That will do nicely :-)SusanTM

nigella farrage wrote:
Or is it a case yet again, of a UKIP member not liking what has been written and moans until they get their own way - I am surprised the police were not called in by Paul Richardson considering some comments were definitely anti-UKIP!

Perhaps you should check out what Male teacher H in the Birmingham Trojan Horse scandal said to another Male teacher regarding Women..... Teacher H says... No Sisters ?.... Reply is... they are in the kitchen serving Men followed by thats their place and his Brother replied... the homopobic people with Homosexual leanings are bad and should be........ Makes UKIP look like Angels. Of course its all BS and its not true...

[quote][p][bold]nigella farrage[/bold] wrote:
Or is it a case yet again, of a UKIP member not liking what has been written and moans until they get their own way - I am surprised the police were not called in by Paul Richardson considering some comments were definitely anti-UKIP![/p][/quote]Perhaps you should check out what Male teacher H in the Birmingham Trojan Horse scandal said to another Male teacher regarding Women..... Teacher H says... No Sisters ?.... Reply is... they are in the kitchen serving Men followed by thats their place and his Brother replied... the homopobic people with Homosexual leanings are bad and should be........ Makes UKIP look like Angels. Of course its all BS and its not true...thomas222

Well Julie and Yasmin need to get a life regarding their comments about UKIP
It's no wonder Labour is in the mess that it is with public opinion

Who would vote for a man that stabs his brother in the back

Well Julie and Yasmin need to get a life regarding their comments about UKIP
It's no wonder Labour is in the mess that it is with public opinion
Who would vote for a man that stabs his brother in the backowencoyle99

Personally speaking, I don't mind a bit of banter, and obviously Mr PG tips made the comment to create a bit of controversy..to create comments from the other councillors who think they are championing a cause, by jumping on it with self important, politically correct drivel.
I personally abhor the politically correct generation of politicians who seize on every opportunity to pump up their esteem to themselves, whilst attempting to take away from the populace their sense of humour, by trying to make them feel guilty for having a laugh..at a joke.
I'm pretty sure my council tax..income tax..and all other taxes contribute in one way or several other to paying for the outraged councillor(s) comments..which to ME personally...is no joke in the slightest. (you are paid to do a job at the council...NOT (in my opinion spend time engaging in sh*te like this))
I suggest that such councillors should forget about the odd joke here and there..and start actually performing their duties to the general public.
I want my councillors to actually win their seat by being totally awesome at sorting out the problems we are all facing....with a sense of humour, rather than alienating themselves even further from their constituents than they already are...by harping on about stuff that your voters are more than capable of dealing with...and have done all our lives.
WE elected YOU..now start doing a proper job..and stop trying to take the power of laughter from our lives.
Most of us are more than capable of thinking for ourselves, we don't need YOU ..(councillors) to tell us what to think, or have you force your opinion on us...because most of all we will resent it as would YOU (councillors) IF you had to obey some unwritten rule that went against your quality of life .
Bazza

Personally speaking, I don't mind a bit of banter, and obviously Mr PG tips made the comment to create a bit of controversy..to create comments from the other councillors who think they are championing a cause, by jumping on it with self important, politically correct drivel.
I personally abhor the politically correct generation of politicians who seize on every opportunity to pump up their esteem to themselves, whilst attempting to take away from the populace their sense of humour, by trying to make them feel guilty for having a laugh..at a joke.
I'm pretty sure my council tax..income tax..and all other taxes contribute in one way or several other to paying for the outraged councillor(s) comments..which to ME personally...is no joke in the slightest. (you are paid to do a job at the council...NOT (in my opinion spend time engaging in sh*te like this))
I suggest that such councillors should forget about the odd joke here and there..and start actually performing their duties to the general public.
I want my councillors to actually win their seat by being totally awesome at sorting out the problems we are all facing....with a sense of humour, rather than alienating themselves even further from their constituents than they already are...by harping on about stuff that your voters are more than capable of dealing with...and have done all our lives.
WE elected YOU..now start doing a proper job..and stop trying to take the power of laughter from our lives.
Most of us are more than capable of thinking for ourselves, we don't need YOU ..(councillors) to tell us what to think, or have you force your opinion on us...because most of all we will resent it as would YOU (councillors) IF you had to obey some unwritten rule that went against your quality of life .
BazzaBazzerd

"When people make these comments, instead of looking at the merits of the people being appointed, I think it just shows we are nowhere close to treating men and women the same in politics"

“It just shows how deep in its heart UKIP is a regressive party, full of misogynists and people with warped views.”

Whilst I agree that these comments were wrong and foolish - the sheer hypocrisy of Ms Hilling and Ms Qureshi is staggering. They were very quiet when their colleague Labour MP Helen Goodman said the following:

Does this show that "deep in their hearts" the Labour party is "regressive"? That the Labour party is "nowhere close to treating men and women the same in politics". If they feel so strongly on this matter, I assume they will also be on record as condemning Ms Goodman's ridiculous comments.

"When people make these comments, instead of looking at the merits of the people being appointed, I think it just shows we are nowhere close to treating men and women the same in politics"
“It just shows how deep in its heart UKIP is a regressive party, full of misogynists and people with warped views.”
Whilst I agree that these comments were wrong and foolish - the sheer hypocrisy of Ms Hilling and Ms Qureshi is staggering. They were very quiet when their colleague Labour MP Helen Goodman said the following:
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Does this show that "deep in their hearts" the Labour party is "regressive"? That the Labour party is "nowhere close to treating men and women the same in politics". If they feel so strongly on this matter, I assume they will also be on record as condemning Ms Goodman's ridiculous comments.Wanderer Down South

nigella farrage wrote:
Or is it a case yet again, of a UKIP member not liking what has been written and moans until they get their own way - I am surprised the police were not called in by Paul Richardson considering some comments were definitely anti-UKIP!

It was only removed as Bolton news obviously don't like the tripe you spout from your many guises, and pre empting you've some spare time to wibble on a long rant made the right choice to censor you!

[quote][p][bold]nigella farrage[/bold] wrote:
Or is it a case yet again, of a UKIP member not liking what has been written and moans until they get their own way - I am surprised the police were not called in by Paul Richardson considering some comments were definitely anti-UKIP![/p][/quote]It was only removed as Bolton news obviously don't like the tripe you spout from your many guises, and pre empting you've some spare time to wibble on a long rant made the right choice to censor you!itsnotthatbad

It seems to me you are an angry person - have you ever thought about seeking help for that anger, such as meeting up with me and telling me, to my face, what you have just written, or, even better, going to see a psychologist about your fears?

Itsnotthatbad - YAWN!!!!
It seems to me you are an angry person - have you ever thought about seeking help for that anger, such as meeting up with me and telling me, to my face, what you have just written, or, even better, going to see a psychologist about your fears?nigella farrage

ONLY JOKING ,,,,,,,, he made a joke and stupid little minded people take it to heart and straight away presume that it's aimed at them ,,, I'm sorry but people need to get a grip ,,,, POLITICS EH haha

ONLY JOKING ,,,,,,,, he made a joke and stupid little minded people take it to heart and straight away presume that it's aimed at them ,,, I'm sorry but people need to get a grip ,,,, POLITICS EH hahaWoodyTATS23

I am surprised as I thought you would be protesting outside ISIS Bolton headquarters. You do seem to have a bee in your bonnet about that one minority section of the community, and yet all we see are your moans on here and your religious hatred towards them.

Thomas, still here?
I am surprised as I thought you would be protesting outside ISIS Bolton headquarters. You do seem to have a bee in your bonnet about that one minority section of the community, and yet all we see are your moans on here and your religious hatred towards them.nigella farrage

As if women don't make jokes about blokes. If all anyone can do is spend/waste their time looking for something to whine, whinge and complain about then they have too much time on their hands.

The number of times I hear women blurt on about blokes being useless at multitasking. I have news for them; I can read, write and on occasion break wind AT THE SAME TIME. Next sexist comment please ladies!

Or is what we keep hearing that people have very busy lives, sometimes not enough time in the day to do all they need, they shop online to free up time but they can find time for a good whinge and whine.

If anyone is that easily offended then please p**s off and get a life!

FFS, lighten up you mob of politically correct brainwashed dumb f**ks.
As if women don't make jokes about blokes. If all anyone can do is spend/waste their time looking for something to whine, whinge and complain about then they have too much time on their hands.
The number of times I hear women blurt on about blokes being useless at multitasking. I have news for them; I can read, write and on occasion break wind AT THE SAME TIME. Next sexist comment please ladies!
Or is what we keep hearing that people have very busy lives, sometimes not enough time in the day to do all they need, they shop online to free up time but they can find time for a good whinge and whine.
If anyone is that easily offended then please p**s off and get a life!wsw69

Can't find nothing better to put in the newspaper , it's quite laughable ,, as a 23 year old who has lived in the bolton comunity all his life u could tell you a lot more things that should be on the front of the paper and more issues that should be being sorted ,, now that's a JOKE

Can't find nothing better to put in the newspaper , it's quite laughable ,, as a 23 year old who has lived in the bolton comunity all his life u could tell you a lot more things that should be on the front of the paper and more issues that should be being sorted ,, now that's a JOKEWoodyTATS23

Last Two words in the post, everyone miss them did they. He posted "Only joking" probsly realised that he would get a response like this from the other parties.
As for his boss lady not backing him up well that takes the cake in my eyes, she should have come out on his side and shown all our moaning freinds just what it was, an off the cuff remark.

Last Two words in the post, everyone miss them did they. He posted "Only joking" probsly realised that he would get a response like this from the other parties.
As for his boss lady not backing him up well that takes the cake in my eyes, she should have come out on his side and shown all our moaning freinds just what it was, an off the cuff remark.Mike62

WoodyTATS23 wrote:
Can't find nothing better to put in the newspaper , it's quite laughable ,, as a 23 year old who has lived in the bolton comunity all his life u could tell you a lot more things that should be on the front of the paper and more issues that should be being sorted ,, now that's a JOKE

Also Mike 62 says:
Last Two words in the post, everyone miss them did they. He posted "Only joking" probsly realised that he would get a response like this from the other parties.
As for his boss lady not backing him up well that takes the cake in my eyes, she should have come out on his side and shown all our moaning freinds just what it was, an off the cuff remark.

Spot-on both of you.

We have a snoozepaper over-run with political correctness and not a news paper, that is sh*t scared of upsetting anybody and everybody. And by this article being the front page then that says it all.

It's editor is a weak joke, most of it's journalistic content is p**s poor, and as for democracy and free speech - forget that too.

We shall be able to comment on what THEY want US to comment on so as not to upset the apple cart.

[quote][p][bold]WoodyTATS23[/bold] wrote:
Can't find nothing better to put in the newspaper , it's quite laughable ,, as a 23 year old who has lived in the bolton comunity all his life u could tell you a lot more things that should be on the front of the paper and more issues that should be being sorted ,, now that's a JOKE[/p][/quote]Also Mike 62 says:
Last Two words in the post, everyone miss them did they. He posted "Only joking" probsly realised that he would get a response like this from the other parties.
As for his boss lady not backing him up well that takes the cake in my eyes, she should have come out on his side and shown all our moaning freinds just what it was, an off the cuff remark.
Spot-on both of you.
We have a snoozepaper over-run with political correctness and not a news paper, that is sh*t scared of upsetting anybody and everybody. And by this article being the front page then that says it all.
It's editor is a weak joke, most of it's journalistic content is p**s poor, and as for democracy and free speech - forget that too.
We shall be able to comment on what THEY want US to comment on so as not to upset the apple cart.wsw69

So I look at the picture featured of this UKIP councillor guy...flat cap, gold (??!) 'designer' specs and scarf which goes oh so nicely with his suit with one lapel turned up (shame his UKIP mentors forgot to remind him to have a shave and put his teeth in prior to the photoshoot?!), and I couldn't help but think of 'That Peter Kay Thing' Leonard de Tomkinson, Bolton's oldest paperboy classic (oh come on, you've ALL seen it, it was filmed in Bolton for god's sake!!!)
So come on Bolton News, let's have the truth now - is this bloke just a comedy creation of someone in your office who's looking to become the next Steve Coogan/Ricky Gervais/David Walliams & Matt Lucas? Or is he (scarily)...for REAL?????!!!!

So I look at the picture featured of this UKIP councillor guy...flat cap, gold (??!) 'designer' specs and scarf which goes oh so nicely with his suit with one lapel turned up (shame his UKIP mentors forgot to remind him to have a shave and put his teeth in prior to the photoshoot?!), and I couldn't help but think of 'That Peter Kay Thing' Leonard de Tomkinson, Bolton's oldest paperboy classic (oh come on, you've ALL seen it, it was filmed in Bolton for god's sake!!!)
So come on Bolton News, let's have the truth now - is this bloke just a comedy creation of someone in your office who's looking to become the next Steve Coogan/Ricky Gervais/David Walliams & Matt Lucas? Or is he (scarily)...for REAL?????!!!!keithyno.1

It would be interesting to find out the political slant amongst the Bolton News department. I bet i am not far wrong that 70-80% of the news department will be Labour/Socialist,pro
bably 20% Tory and i suspect not a single UKIP supporter at all. Herein lies the problem in that modern media from the BBC downwards,are out of kilter with public opinion. The BN and the Labour Council are in each others pockets and this story was probably passed from Labour onto the BN to post.

It would be interesting to find out the political slant amongst the Bolton News department. I bet i am not far wrong that 70-80% of the news department will be Labour/Socialist,pro
bably 20% Tory and i suspect not a single UKIP supporter at all. Herein lies the problem in that modern media from the BBC downwards,are out of kilter with public opinion. The BN and the Labour Council are in each others pockets and this story was probably passed from Labour onto the BN to post.Reality50

the reality is, freedom of speech? democracy?
we`ve never had it!!!
the vote?! not worth the paper or the cost its printed on!
neither are the papers!
the state news, the bbc, is nothing more than propaganda
its already decided long before it hits the news, papers,
unless you actually find a political `party` that actually can deliver what they preach, why bother?

the reality is, freedom of speech? democracy?
we`ve never had it!!!
the vote?! not worth the paper or the cost its printed on!
neither are the papers!
the state news, the bbc, is nothing more than propaganda
its already decided long before it hits the news, papers,
unless you actually find a political `party` that actually can deliver what they preach, why bother?hoping4peace

Hilling, Qureshi, Johnson and especially UAF chief reporter O'Flynn, hopefully the response by Boltonians, from women and men, to this non-story will set your mind in the right direction as to how most Boltonians banter in everyday life; give you a glimpse of our sense of humour - sometimes cutting edge, sometimes "old-fashioned"; how we view our past with a pinch of salt; and more importantly what we think of the political correctness that you hold so dear.

What's interesting is that REAL sexism, misogyny and derogation of women - the everyday stories of abuse under the banner of religion (no jokes involved there), will never ever be addressed by Hilling and Qureshi, Ok no surprise there as their PC has a Whip and they have selfish riches to persue.

But O'Flynn is supposed to be a journalist..!

Hilling, Qureshi, Johnson and especially UAF chief reporter O'Flynn, hopefully the response by Boltonians, from women and men, to this non-story will set your mind in the right direction as to how most Boltonians banter in everyday life; give you a glimpse of our sense of humour - sometimes cutting edge, sometimes "old-fashioned"; how we view our past with a pinch of salt; and more importantly what we think of the political correctness that you hold so dear.
What's interesting is that REAL sexism, misogyny and derogation of women - the everyday stories of abuse under the banner of religion (no jokes involved there), will never ever be addressed by Hilling and Qureshi, Ok no surprise there as their PC has a Whip and they have selfish riches to persue.
But O'Flynn is supposed to be a journalist..!BoltonLancs

Reality50 wrote:
It would be interesting to find out the political slant amongst the Bolton News department. I bet i am not far wrong that 70-80% of the news department will be Labour/Socialist,pro

bably 20% Tory and i suspect not a single UKIP supporter at all. Herein lies the problem in that modern media from the BBC downwards,are out of kilter with public opinion. The BN and the Labour Council are in each others pockets and this story was probably passed from Labour onto the BN to post.

You're probably not too far off the mark there Reality. I picked up reporter Elaine O'Flynn's political leanings quite early on and it's blatantly clear she's very left-wing in her reporting - NUS, SWP and UAF fan and possible activist.

The image I have of her and other like-minded professional journalists at Bolton News spending time on the Fat Controller's lap is very disturbing...even more so if Nicholas Peel is looking on... hueyy!

[quote][p][bold]Reality50[/bold] wrote:
It would be interesting to find out the political slant amongst the Bolton News department. I bet i am not far wrong that 70-80% of the news department will be Labour/Socialist,pro
bably 20% Tory and i suspect not a single UKIP supporter at all. Herein lies the problem in that modern media from the BBC downwards,are out of kilter with public opinion. The BN and the Labour Council are in each others pockets and this story was probably passed from Labour onto the BN to post.[/p][/quote]You're probably not too far off the mark there Reality. I picked up reporter Elaine O'Flynn's political leanings quite early on and it's blatantly clear she's very left-wing in her reporting - NUS, SWP and UAF fan and possible activist.
The image I have of her and other like-minded professional journalists at Bolton News spending time on the Fat Controller's lap is very disturbing...even more so if Nicholas Peel is looking on... hueyy!BoltonLancs

The Bolton News aren't alone in this,the problem with newspaper journalism is most reporters come through the university graduate system and at the age of 20,21,22 are steeped in years of socialist indoctrination at university, What local newspapers would be better of doing is hiring local people who have a natural flair for journalism. Some of the Facebook pages/web blogs i see are designed brilliantly by individuals who have no uni or college experience. To me news reporters in their 20's will never command respect,my hero's are John Simpson,Jeremy Bowen,Michael Buerk,even Paxman,who all learned their trade and never gave their personal views away.Their command of English,their wealth of knowledge and descriptive analysis is top class. On local rags the standard of journalism has dropped like a stone the past decade. The BN does have a couple of decent reporters but by and large most are mediocre,the Manchester Evening News and Lancs Telegraph aren't any better. The BN at one time had some good columnists too,Shawcross,Kelly,
Graham but as said the overall standard has fallen as the price has rocketed. I can't see the BN surviving another 5 years unless it amalgamates maybe with the LT. Print journalism is on its last legs and the last knockings are upon most publications.

The Bolton News aren't alone in this,the problem with newspaper journalism is most reporters come through the university graduate system and at the age of 20,21,22 are steeped in years of socialist indoctrination at university, What local newspapers would be better of doing is hiring local people who have a natural flair for journalism. Some of the Facebook pages/web blogs i see are designed brilliantly by individuals who have no uni or college experience. To me news reporters in their 20's will never command respect,my hero's are John Simpson,Jeremy Bowen,Michael Buerk,even Paxman,who all learned their trade and never gave their personal views away.Their command of English,their wealth of knowledge and descriptive analysis is top class. On local rags the standard of journalism has dropped like a stone the past decade. The BN does have a couple of decent reporters but by and large most are mediocre,the Manchester Evening News and Lancs Telegraph aren't any better. The BN at one time had some good columnists too,Shawcross,Kelly,
Graham but as said the overall standard has fallen as the price has rocketed. I can't see the BN surviving another 5 years unless it amalgamates maybe with the LT. Print journalism is on its last legs and the last knockings are upon most publications.Reality50

I wouldn't pay the majority of the BN journo's with holes from Polo mints!

I've seen far better grammar and spelling from kids who are still in school. Just because someone has attended Journalism college, survived the experience and come out the other end with a certificate, doesn't make them a good Journalist. This is evident in just about most of the news websites I read, and I read a lot.

The group who own the Bolton News, The Bury Times etc etc also need to change the country and language settings for their website to UK English.

Last time I saw the face value of the BN I think it was 60p. That's ridiculous for what amounts to no more than toilet paper.

I agree completely.
I wouldn't pay the majority of the BN journo's with holes from Polo mints!
I've seen far better grammar and spelling from kids who are still in school. Just because someone has attended Journalism college, survived the experience and come out the other end with a certificate, doesn't make them a good Journalist. This is evident in just about most of the news websites I read, and I read a lot.
The group who own the Bolton News, The Bury Times etc etc also need to change the country and language settings for their website to UK English.
Last time I saw the face value of the BN I think it was 60p. That's ridiculous for what amounts to no more than toilet paper.wsw69

Bolton banter. im well known for it on facebook it helps keep the minds active, some people that have complained should try it, and lets be honest 99.9% of woman give back more. It helps keep us young and active trying to forget whats happening in the real world. being run by people that think war and death of innocent people ok. Grow up Paul got voted in because people are fed up by the dogooders that are in power, bolton banter bring it back

Bolton banter. im well known for it on facebook it helps keep the minds active, some people that have complained should try it, and lets be honest 99.9% of woman give back more. It helps keep us young and active trying to forget whats happening in the real world. being run by people that think war and death of innocent people ok. Grow up Paul got voted in because people are fed up by the dogooders that are in power, bolton banter bring it backgene watts

Maybe it is, but the fact remains that anyone who did vote for this idiot have a strange sense of judgement.

[quote][p][bold]scantronic[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Wigan Trotter[/bold] wrote:
I blame the idiots that voted for the idiot![/p][/quote]Er ! ...I think its called Democracy ...?[/p][/quote]Maybe it is, but the fact remains that anyone who did vote for this idiot have a strange sense of judgement.Wigan Trotter

Don't read into it,don't buy into it.
Just another publicity gimmick,"publicity wether good or bad is publicity" so they keep saying!just keeps UKIP in your minds and tries to let you know they are still here,as they don't have any other agenda on their manifesto apart from immigration,thus unless there is a debate going on somewhere about immigration they are out of the public eye with nothing else to offer.so what better way than to let you know they are still around than using a cheap publicity stunt by coming out with statements like that.
Many UKIP party members have done sonething similar in the past and not one (that Im aware of) has lost their position,which leads one to believe that it's part of their game to make some of you cringe and some of you laugh at these remarks,there's alot of people out there that will take this as a bit of nudge nudge wink wink humour and won't put them off voting for a plonker like that.For me it just goes to show that we must be so desperate and dispondent to allow a party like that to get anywhere near a position of power or influence!Ive seen raving lunatics on a soap box at speakers corner,Hyde park sound more intelligent than UKIP !
Just goes to show that having nothing up top,but the balls to try is all the requirements you need to get into politics!

Don't read into it,don't buy into it.
Just another publicity gimmick,"publicity wether good or bad is publicity" so they keep saying!just keeps UKIP in your minds and tries to let you know they are still here,as they don't have any other agenda on their manifesto apart from immigration,thus unless there is a debate going on somewhere about immigration they are out of the public eye with nothing else to offer.so what better way than to let you know they are still around than using a cheap publicity stunt by coming out with statements like that.
Many UKIP party members have done sonething similar in the past and not one (that Im aware of) has lost their position,which leads one to believe that it's part of their game to make some of you cringe and some of you laugh at these remarks,there's alot of people out there that will take this as a bit of nudge nudge wink wink humour and won't put them off voting for a plonker like that.For me it just goes to show that we must be so desperate and dispondent to allow a party like that to get anywhere near a position of power or influence!Ive seen raving lunatics on a soap box at speakers corner,Hyde park sound more intelligent than UKIP !
Just goes to show that having nothing up top,but the balls to try is all the requirements you need to get into politics!Londonlancs

He actually finished his quip with "only joking". I assume this meant A) he was joking and B) he knew full well that the leftist cabal would be all over his comment like a tramp on chips
O'Flynn,Hilling, Qureshi and the rest of the Party of the Perpetually O'Ffended need to wake up to the fact that we're onto them. The days of white political apathy are coming to and end and their days are numbered.

He actually finished his quip with "only joking". I assume this meant A) he was joking and B) he knew full well that the leftist cabal would be all over his comment like a tramp on chips
O'Flynn,Hilling, Qureshi and the rest of the Party of the Perpetually O'Ffended need to wake up to the fact that we're onto them. The days of white political apathy are coming to and end and their days are numbered.Bolton Loyal

Maybe it is, but the fact remains that anyone who did vote for this idiot have a strange sense of judgement.

Forget the joke, why is he an idiot or who voted for him idiots?
You must think a lot of yourself to make these remarks especially the remark in reference to the voters.

[quote][p][bold]Wigan Trotter[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]scantronic[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Wigan Trotter[/bold] wrote:
I blame the idiots that voted for the idiot![/p][/quote]Er ! ...I think its called Democracy ...?[/p][/quote]Maybe it is, but the fact remains that anyone who did vote for this idiot have a strange sense of judgement.[/p][/quote]Forget the joke, why is he an idiot or who voted for him idiots?
You must think a lot of yourself to make these remarks especially the remark in reference to the voters.holloway_david

Lets be fair the majority of people, being able to vote, in the Little Lever and Darcy Lever Ward did NOT vote for Paul Richardson!

Therefore he only became a Councillor on the first past the post system. He only gained 33.2% (or 1255 votes) out of a turnout of only 3778 votes (39.5%), So basically he only got voted by 13% of those eligible to vote. He doesn't represent the majority of people - even of those who did vote, he does not represent the majority!!!

As any politician there are a few simple, common sense, rules that have to be followed.

Social media can be read by ANYONE so are has to be made when making comments, whether serious or in jest as any comment can be misrepresented!
Adding "-only joking" doesn't mean anything as the comment has been made
The Councillors are their to represent EVERYONE and not just who they want to and as such should not be making any comments that could alienate a part of their constituents as net elections they could be voted out!!!

Lets be fair the majority of people, being able to vote, in the Little Lever and Darcy Lever Ward did NOT vote for Paul Richardson!
Therefore he only became a Councillor on the first past the post system. He only gained 33.2% (or 1255 votes) out of a turnout of only 3778 votes (39.5%), So basically he only got voted by 13% of those eligible to vote. He doesn't represent the majority of people - even of those who did vote, he does not represent the majority!!!
As any politician there are a few simple, common sense, rules that have to be followed.
Social media can be read by ANYONE so are has to be made when making comments, whether serious or in jest as any comment can be misrepresented!
Adding "-only joking" doesn't mean anything as the comment has been made
The Councillors are their to represent EVERYONE and not just who they want to and as such should not be making any comments that could alienate a part of their constituents as net elections they could be voted out!!!nigella farrage

PERCYPILCHARD wrote:
Have you heard the one about ..... muslim staff in m&amp;s refusing to sell alcohol.
whatever next?
christian staff in b&amp;q refusing to sell wood and nails ? .... :-)

See that is what we call jokes in this country, but oh no it's not right anymore....give your heads a shake and get real.
Three cheers for UKIP :-)

Actually, that story about Muslims refusing to sell alcohol in M&S was proved to have been fabricated in the right wing press so that people like you could have something to get cross about. You're a mug for falling for it, hook, line and sinker.

Three cheers for NOT believing everything you read in the Daily Mail.

[quote][p][bold]PERCYPILCHARD[/bold] wrote:
Have you heard the one about ..... muslim staff in m&s refusing to sell alcohol.
whatever next?
christian staff in b&q refusing to sell wood and nails ? .... :-)
See that is what we call jokes in this country, but oh no it's not right anymore....give your heads a shake and get real.
Three cheers for UKIP :-)[/p][/quote]Actually, that story about Muslims refusing to sell alcohol in M&S was proved to have been fabricated in the right wing press so that people like you could have something to get cross about. You're a mug for falling for it, hook, line and sinker.
Three cheers for NOT believing everything you read in the Daily Mail.FrancescaFibreArtist

nigella farrage wrote:
Lets be fair the majority of people, being able to vote, in the Little Lever and Darcy Lever Ward did NOT vote for Paul Richardson!

Therefore he only became a Councillor on the first past the post system. He only gained 33.2% (or 1255 votes) out of a turnout of only 3778 votes (39.5%), So basically he only got voted by 13% of those eligible to vote. He doesn't represent the majority of people - even of those who did vote, he does not represent the majority!!!

As any politician there are a few simple, common sense, rules that have to be followed.

Social media can be read by ANYONE so are has to be made when making comments, whether serious or in jest as any comment can be misrepresented!
Adding &quot;-only joking" doesn't mean anything as the comment has been made
The Councillors are their to represent EVERYONE and not just who they want to and as such should not be making any comments that could alienate a part of their constituents as net elections they could be voted out!!!

Fine one to talk about comments on social media!!!... what about bolton wanderers websites??... banned for life from all of them. banned from here under T.R.O and multiple others... making up vile abusive things about me and others that were completely untrue.... I'm sorry but you're the last person that should be commenting on how to say things on the internet!

[quote][p][bold]nigella farrage[/bold] wrote:
Lets be fair the majority of people, being able to vote, in the Little Lever and Darcy Lever Ward did NOT vote for Paul Richardson!
Therefore he only became a Councillor on the first past the post system. He only gained 33.2% (or 1255 votes) out of a turnout of only 3778 votes (39.5%), So basically he only got voted by 13% of those eligible to vote. He doesn't represent the majority of people - even of those who did vote, he does not represent the majority!!!
As any politician there are a few simple, common sense, rules that have to be followed.
Social media can be read by ANYONE so are has to be made when making comments, whether serious or in jest as any comment can be misrepresented!
Adding "-only joking" doesn't mean anything as the comment has been made
The Councillors are their to represent EVERYONE and not just who they want to and as such should not be making any comments that could alienate a part of their constituents as net elections they could be voted out!!![/p][/quote]Fine one to talk about comments on social media!!!... what about bolton wanderers websites??... banned for life from all of them. banned from here under T.R.O and multiple others... making up vile abusive things about me and others that were completely untrue.... I'm sorry but you're the last person that should be commenting on how to say things on the internet!itsnotthatbad

PERCYPILCHARD wrote:
Have you heard the one about ..... muslim staff in m&amp;s refusing to sell alcohol.
whatever next?
christian staff in b&amp;q refusing to sell wood and nails ? .... :-)

See that is what we call jokes in this country, but oh no it's not right anymore....give your heads a shake and get real.
Three cheers for UKIP :-)

Actually, that story about Muslims refusing to sell alcohol in M&amp;S was proved to have been fabricated in the right wing press so that people like you could have something to get cross about. You're a mug for falling for it, hook, line and sinker.

Three cheers for NOT believing everything you read in the Daily Mail.

I think your missing the whole point here, whether the story was true or not is not the point... it's a joke I put on, and quite a good one I thought IMHO, looks like your annoyed and a joke as I'm certainly not annoyed.
Also just to clarify I have never read a morning paper for over 20 years.

[quote][p][bold]FrancescaFibreArtist[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]PERCYPILCHARD[/bold] wrote:
Have you heard the one about ..... muslim staff in m&s refusing to sell alcohol.
whatever next?
christian staff in b&q refusing to sell wood and nails ? .... :-)
See that is what we call jokes in this country, but oh no it's not right anymore....give your heads a shake and get real.
Three cheers for UKIP :-)[/p][/quote]Actually, that story about Muslims refusing to sell alcohol in M&S was proved to have been fabricated in the right wing press so that people like you could have something to get cross about. You're a mug for falling for it, hook, line and sinker.
Three cheers for NOT believing everything you read in the Daily Mail.[/p][/quote]I think your missing the whole point here, whether the story was true or not is not the point... it's a joke I put on, and quite a good one I thought IMHO, looks like your annoyed and a joke as I'm certainly not annoyed.
Also just to clarify I have never read a morning paper for over 20 years.PERCYPILCHARD

What the Deuce!! wrote:
Yes Mrs Quereshi UKIP supporters do treat women terribly. I hear in parts of the country that they treat women like second class citizens and force them to cover their entire body in public, genitally mutilate them, pray in separate buildings, force them to marry strangers at a young age and have even been known to kill their own daughters in the name of family honour. Those Terrible UKIP people when will they stop the madness.

Or maybe it was just a joke!!!!!!!

Interesting.

You speak as though you are someone with vast knowledge on the matters you've raised.
How many girls do you know who are forced to wear clothing head to toe.
How many girls do you know who have been genitally mutulated, treat as second class citizens .... Probably non whatsoever.

Go back to your Pitt you fool.
Copy and paste keyboard warrior.

[quote][p][bold]What the Deuce!![/bold] wrote:
Yes Mrs Quereshi UKIP supporters do treat women terribly. I hear in parts of the country that they treat women like second class citizens and force them to cover their entire body in public, genitally mutilate them, pray in separate buildings, force them to marry strangers at a young age and have even been known to kill their own daughters in the name of family honour. Those Terrible UKIP people when will they stop the madness.
Or maybe it was just a joke!!!!!!![/p][/quote]Interesting.
You speak as though you are someone with vast knowledge on the matters you've raised.
How many girls do you know who are forced to wear clothing head to toe.
How many girls do you know who have been genitally mutulated, treat as second class citizens .... Probably non whatsoever.
Go back to your Pitt you fool.
Copy and paste keyboard warrior.Lawlesschat

What the Deuce!! wrote:
Yes Mrs Quereshi UKIP supporters do treat women terribly. I hear in parts of the country that they treat women like second class citizens and force them to cover their entire body in public, genitally mutilate them, pray in separate buildings, force them to marry strangers at a young age and have even been known to kill their own daughters in the name of family honour. Those Terrible UKIP people when will they stop the madness.

Or maybe it was just a joke!!!!!!!

Interesting.

You speak as though you are someone with vast knowledge on the matters you've raised.
How many girls do you know who are forced to wear clothing head to toe.
How many girls do you know who have been genitally mutulated, treat as second class citizens .... Probably non whatsoever.

Go back to your Pitt you fool.
Copy and paste keyboard warrior.

Lets all pretend these things do not happen shall we because thats what you seem to be saying, its all being found out whats been going on and the PC sensitivity that has stopped people from acting earlier.... Islamic Schools will be next in line to be brought into line because people are waking up fast that Islam is very dangerous to people all over the world. 41 wars raging around the planet shows just how dangerous. Can everyone around the world be wrong ?.

[quote][p][bold]Lawlesschat[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]What the Deuce!![/bold] wrote:
Yes Mrs Quereshi UKIP supporters do treat women terribly. I hear in parts of the country that they treat women like second class citizens and force them to cover their entire body in public, genitally mutilate them, pray in separate buildings, force them to marry strangers at a young age and have even been known to kill their own daughters in the name of family honour. Those Terrible UKIP people when will they stop the madness.
Or maybe it was just a joke!!!!!!![/p][/quote]Interesting.
You speak as though you are someone with vast knowledge on the matters you've raised.
How many girls do you know who are forced to wear clothing head to toe.
How many girls do you know who have been genitally mutulated, treat as second class citizens .... Probably non whatsoever.
Go back to your Pitt you fool.
Copy and paste keyboard warrior.[/p][/quote]Lets all pretend these things do not happen shall we because thats what you seem to be saying, its all being found out whats been going on and the PC sensitivity that has stopped people from acting earlier.... Islamic Schools will be next in line to be brought into line because people are waking up fast that Islam is very dangerous to people all over the world. 41 wars raging around the planet shows just how dangerous. Can everyone around the world be wrong ?.thomas222